Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge Access provides free public access to a major wetland restoration area at the confluence of the Illinois and Spoon Rivers, with parking areas directly off Highway 97/78 and the scenic Frank C. Bellrose Nature Trail for hiking.

The refuge is open daily from sunrise to sunset and permits non-wake motorized boating and sport fishing on refuge waters, making it accessible for both paddlers and anglers exploring restored floodplain habitats.